Add 16/7 and 3/9
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 3/9
16/7 + 3/9 is 55/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
3/9 = 3 × 7/9 × 7 = 21/63 - Add the two like fractions:
144/63 + 21/63 = 144 + 21/63 = 165/63 - 165/63 simplified gives 55/21
- So, 16/7 + 3/9 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21
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